Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Charge experience required
• Patient population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off per contract; no RTO during orientation week
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within assignment period
• Floating required to other Cardiac Telemetry units or other units within scope of practice as needed
• Self-scheduling
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Required charting systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Special equipment: Telemetry, EKG, Doppler
• Patient diagnoses include: CHF, chest pain (pre and post cath), dysrhythmias (pre and post device implants), hypo/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues, post MI, and peripheral vascular disease
• Must be able to manage the following cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration): milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, Cardizem, lidocaine, Bumex, and heparin
• Required skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tube care, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, pacemaker management, PCA, peripheral and PICC line care, phlebotomy, post cardiac angiogram, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, seizure disorders, starting and maintaining IVs, surgical drains, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• Special procedures include peritoneal dialysis
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Georgia or Compact nursing license required